Peggy Revell Demolition of the old Fort Frances High School continued yesterday, with steel beams being removed by an excavator.
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Peggy Revell Eva Thornton and Anna Busch were saluted for their dedication in establishing the Riverside Breast Health Program, now celebrating its 25th year in the district, during an open house yesterday afternoon at La Verendrye Hospital. The open house paid tribute to the program’s history, as well as the […]
Duane Hicks Dana Lyn Begin, left, and Susan Carmody of RBC Financial Group admired the comfy furniture and stylish decor of the new comfort care room at La Verendrye Hospital during a tour last Wednesday morning. Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. celebrated the opening of its new room, located on […]
Duane Hicks Dr. Angus J. Mackintosh received a gift—a glass etching—from RN Marilyn Erwin, on behalf of the obstetrics department, during a retirement and appreciation dinner for him Friday evening at La Place Rendez-Vous. The obstetrics and gynecology physician retired Sept. 30 after practising in Fort Frances for the past […]
Dave Ogilvie Emo Coun. Gerd O’Sullivan, left, Rainy River Resources president and CEO Raymond Threlkeld, Rainy River First Nations Chief Jim Leonard, and Naicatchewenin FN Chief Wayne Smith were among the dignitaries who cut the ribbon at the official opening of the Rainy River Resources Ltd. office in Emo. Company […]
Dan Falloon Muskie senior hoopster Erika Moffitt drove the ball towards the basket in NorWOSSA action here Thursday. The black-and-gold quelled the Broncos 45-3 to improve to 4-0 on the season.
Duane Hicks Dr. Angus J. Mackintosh and his wife, Carole, sat back and enjoyed the tribute on stage to “Dr. Mac” during a retirement and appreciation banquet Friday evening at La Place Rendez-Vous. A sold-out crowd of 220 family members, friends, colleagues, and patients attended the event held to honour […]
Duane Hicks Mackenzie and Zachary McClain visited with “Sparky” on Saturday morning at Canadian Tire. The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service was there to promote “Fire Prevention Week” (Oct. 3-9), giving out safety information, promoting having working smoke alarms, answering the public’s questions, and letting kids get a close […]
Dan Falloon Lakers’ forward Jon Sinclair kept an eye on North Stars’ defenceman Kevin Hamel as Fort William tried to charge up the ice in a 4-2 win here Friday night. The Lakers (5-4) held a lead for much of the game, but allowed the tying goal with 6:01 to […]
Peggy Revell Val Carrier (foreground) and Carol Livingston sliced up the apple and pumpkin pies that were being served up for dessert at the annual community Thanksgiving dinner hosted by the local Salvation Army at noon on Friday. Those who came out to the Citadel were treated to a meal […]
Dan Falloon Muskie senior hoopster Erika Moffitt battled a crowd of Kenora defenders as she prepared to get a shot away in NorWOSSA action here yesterday. The black-and-gold routed the Broncos 45-3 to improve to 4-0 in league play.
Duane Hicks In conjunction with Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 3-9), local fire safety specialist Wayne Riches stopped by St. Michael’s School on Tuesday to talk to students. This year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms—A Sound You Can Live With!” and Riches asked the children to get their parents to make sure […]
